Guideline for Conditionally Registered Vehicles in Queensland

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1 Guideline for Conditionally Registered Vehicles in Queensland Form 17 Version 3.4 November 2015

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3 Table of Contents Error! Bookmark not defined. 1 Guideline authority Commencement Date Regulatory Provisions Exempted Application Conditions for Use Conditions for Use - Codes Details on Condition Codes Access to Road Network Limited Access Registration Zone Access Registration Unrestricted Access Registration Exemption from Vehicle Standards Approval from Other Authorities General Restrictions Dictionary.20 Appendix 1 Explanatory note Conditional Registration Appendix 2 Explanatory note Conditions of Operation Appendix 3 Explanatory note Authorisations/Permits Appendix 4 Explanatory note Multi Use Vehicles

4 1 Guideline authority 1.1 This guideline is issued under Section 14(1)(a) of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2010 (the VSS Regulation) in accordance with Part 4 Section 22 of the Statutory Instruments Act This guideline is the Queensland Guideline that is referred to in the National Heavy Vehicle Standards (Queensland Conditional Registration) Exemption Notice (No. 1) 2014 issued by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. 1.3 This guideline replaces the Guideline for Conditionally Registered Vehicles in Queensland Version 3.3 November 2015, which is now repealed. 2 Commencement Date This guideline commences on 1 November Regulatory Provisions Exempted A vehicle operating under this guideline need not comply with certain requirements of Schedule 1 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2010, as outlined in section 7. Note: As provided by the National Heavy Vehicle Standards (Queensland Conditional Registration) Exemption Notice (No. 1) 2014, this guideline also lists the relevant sections of the Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation (HVVS Regulation) that do not apply to a heavy vehicle operating under that notice. 4 Application 4.1 This guideline applies to vehicles that are listed in the Non-complying Vehicle Catalogue available on the Department of Transport and Main Roads website For the purpose of this guideline a conditionally registered vehicle usually operated in a combination is considered as a single unit. 4.3 For the purpose of this guideline a conditionally registered vehicle will be referred to as a vehicle/combination. 4.4 To remove any doubt, this guideline is the safe movement guideline and the heavy vehicle standards exemption referred to in section 12(1)(a) of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management Vehicle Registration) Regulation Conditions for Use 5.1 A vehicle must comply with all applicable conditions established for the vehicle. 5.2 Condition codes established for a vehicle are shown on the vehicle registration notice or certificate for the vehicle. 5.3 The driver of a vehicle/combination must carry a copy of any information sheet issued by an authority, which is required as a condition for use. 5.4 A full explanation of Conditions for Use - Codes is described in 5.8 Details on Condition Codes of this guideline. Guideline for Conditionally Registered vehicles, Transport and Main Roads, November

5 5.5 If an implement, attachment or trailer fitted to a vehicle causes the vehicle to exceed a regulation dimension then the combination is required to operate under the guideline that applies the greatest restriction for the combination whether or not this is required as a condition for use specified on the registration documents. Operation under such a guideline does not permit the over dimension vehicle greater access than is permitted by a regulation dimension vehicle operating under this guideline. 5.6 If a vehicle is fitted with an attachment or is reconfigured such that the vehicle changes model type or vehicle category, then the vehicle shall operate under the conditions that would apply to this model type/vehicle category. Note: More information about multi-use vehicles can be found in Appendix Conditions for Use - Codes General Operation GO GO1 - Towing limitations (as specified). GO2 - Pilot requirement. GO3 - Passenger / observer requirement. GO4 - Escort requirement. GO5 - Use only when required and by the shortest suitable routes between depots and work sites. GO6 - Crash attenuation fixtures as specified to be maintained on the vehicle. GO7 - Potentially hazardous projections to be covered by rigid material. GO8 - Only to be driven on a road unladen. GO9 - Travel on the formed portion of any road is only permitted under specific conditions Location Limitation - LO LO1 - Not to be used on the formed portion of any road except when crossing. LO2 - Excluded from built up areas. LO3 - Restricted to a designated area. LO4 - Not to operate or be left standing on the paved part of any road. LO5 - Only to be used on a road within a defined (signed) work area or construction zone and to be transported by float (not driven) between sites. LO6(A) - Restricted to a designated route. LO6(B) - Restricted to a designated route. LO7 - Restricted to loading and unloading tasks. LO8 - Not to be used on the formed portion of any road except when crossing between parcels of land under the management of a primary producer. LO9 - Vehicle may travel along the road to move between parcels of land under the management of a primary producer. LO10 - Vehicle may travel laden on a road from the primary production area to the long distance transportation point. 4

6 5.7.3 Ownership Limitations - OL OL1 - Registration cannot be automatically transferred. OL2 - Conditions only apply to the current registered operator. OL3 - The registered operator must be a member of an authorised motoring club and the vehicle must only be used in conjunction with an authorised club event Over Mass - OM OM1 - Not to be driven on any bridge or culvert. OM2 - Only to be used in accordance with a current period mass permit or a current guideline or notice. OM3 - Only to be used in accordance with current route specific special assessment permits issued to the vehicle operator by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Over Size - OS OS1 - Only to be used in accordance with a permit issued by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator or a current guideline. OS2 - Only to be used in accordance with route specific permits issued to the vehicle operator by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Signs and Lights - SL SL1 - Special lamps lit during specified use only. SL2 - Special delineation of protrusions by way of lamps, signs, marking boards or reflectors required. SL3 - Delineation of over width or over length extremities SL4 - Special lamps (as specified) for travel between sunset and sunrise. SL5 - SL6 - Slow vehicle sign. Left hand drive or dual control sign Speed Limited - S SP - Governed to maximum speed as specified. ST - Maximum speed specified when towed Time of day - TD TD1 - Not to travel during darkness or poor visibility. TD2 - Not to travel on any road when clearway conditions apply. 5

7 5.8 Details on Condition Codes General Operation - GO GO1 - Towing limitation. A vehicle operating under this condition is not permitted to tow a trailer GO2 - Pilot requirement. A vehicle (excluding agricultural vehicles) operating under this condition must be accompanied by authorised pilot/pilots. Note: Pilots and pilot vehicles are required to comply with the applicable conditions of the Guideline for Excess Dimension Vehicles Carrying Indivisible Articles, Special Purpose Vehicles and Vehicles that require a Pilot of Escort in Queensland, Form No. 4. An agricultural vehicle operating under this condition must be accompanied by a pilot/pilots. Note: Pilots and pilot vehicles are required to comply with the conditions of the Guideline for Excess Dimension Agricultural Vehicles and Agricultural Combinations Vehicles and Drivers Form No GO3 - Passenger / observer requirement. A vehicle operating under this condition must only operate if the driver is accompanied by a passenger or observer who: o Has the capability/training to assist the operator of the vehicle; and o Is able to communicate with the driver using two-way communication; and o Must, if the observer is located on the vehicle, be in a position which will give the observer a clear view of the road which was obscured from the driver in the drivers position; and must, if the observer is not located on the vehicle: be located in a position at least 350 m from the crossing/travelling vehicle but no further than 500 m from the crossing/travelling vehicle; be located in a position which has clear vision of at least 350 m along the road in the direction of the traffic travelling toward the crossing/travelling vehicle; only give advice to the crossing/travelling vehicle from a stationary position at the side of a formed road. A vehicle operating under this condition, with an observer not located on the vehicle, must not travel at a speed exceeding 25 km/h. This condition does not apply to a vehicle operating under condition LO5 - Only to be used on a road within a defined (signed) work area or construction zone and if the field of view is acceptable. 6

8 GO4 - Escort requirement. A vehicle operating under this condition must be accompanied by an escort/escorts. Note: Escort vehicles and drivers are required to comply with the applicable conditions of the Guideline for Excess Dimension Vehicles Carrying Indivisible Articles, Special Purpose Vehicles and Vehicles that require a Pilot of Escort in Queensland, Form No. 4 or the Guideline for Excess Dimension Agricultural Vehicles and Agricultural Combination - Vehicles and Drivers Form No GO5 - Use only when required and by the shortest suitable routes between depots and work sites. A vehicle operating under this condition must be registered with Zone Access and may travel from site to site, from a depot to a site, from site to depot or from depot to depot up to the maximum distance permitted for the zone of operation. A vehicle operating under this condition is not permitted to operate in "a built up area". Street sweepers registered under conditional registration for zone access, operating under condition code G05 and L01, may operate in a built up area and travel on the formed portion of the road to sweep roads. A vehicle operating under this code must also comply with the General Restrictions in 9 and any other travel restrictions in another guideline that apply to the vehicle GO6 - Crash attenuation fixtures as specified to be maintained on the vehicle GO7 - Potentially hazardous projections to be covered by rigid material. A vehicle registered to operate under this condition with an object or fitting that projects from the vehicle and is reasonably likely to cause bodily injury to a person contacting the vehicle must cover the projection with a rigid material, which minimises the risk of bodily injury. For example, the forks on a forklift must be covered when travelling from site to site. This condition does not apply to a vehicle operating under condition LO7 - Restricted to loading and unloading tasks GO8 - Only to be driven on a road unladen A vehicle registered to operate under this condition is not permitted to operate on a road when carrying a load except for equipment that forms an integral part of the vehicle. This shall include product, for example water for a spray unit, up to one third of the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) or 2500 kg, whichever is the lesser This condition does not apply to a vehicle operating under: o LO3 - Restricted to a designated area; or o LO5 - Only to be used on a road within a defined (signed) work area or construction zone; or 7

9 o LO7 - Restricted to loading and unloading tasks. Vehicles registered with unrestricted access and operating under this condition may also operate under codes LO3, LO5, LO GO9 - Travel on the formed road surface is only permitted under specific conditions Travel on the formed road surface is only permitted if conditions make it reasonably unsafe or impracticable for the operator to use the other areas of the road infrastructure. If travel is on the formed road surface, the vehicle must use the left most portion at all times unless turning right Location Limitation - LO LO1 - Not to be used on the formed portion of any roadway except when crossing. A conditionally registered vehicle operating under this condition is permitted to: o Directly cross a road; or o Cross a road from one road related area to another road related area LO2 - Excluded from built up areas. A vehicle operating under this condition is not permitted to operate on a road in a built up area. This condition does not apply to a vehicle operating under: o LO3 - Restricted to a designated area; or o LO5 - Only to be used on a road within a defined (signed) work area or construction zone; or o LO7 - Restricted to loading and unloading tasks LO3 - Restricted to a designated area A vehicle operating under this condition is only permitted to operate in the following areas: o Car-parks (shopping centres, airports, etc); o Parklands; o Resorts; o University grounds; o Hospital grounds; o Refuse/recycling depot; o Wharf; o Some areas that are State or freehold land and reserves; o Cemetery; o Showgrounds; o Mining leases; 8

10 o Any area designated by the Chief Executive, Department of Transport and Main Roads. A vehicle operating under this condition is only permitted to operate at a speed no greater than the specified SP condition code (if applicable). A vehicle operating under this condition is permitted to cross roads contained within a designated area. A vehicle operating in the areas listed above must have authorisation from the land or area owner. Authorisations must be produced when required by an authorised officer. Military Road Vehicle (Historic Category) A Military Road Vehicle (Historic Category) operating under this condition is confined to the following vehicle use: Participate in rallies organised by incorporated car clubs. Participating in processions for which a Special Events Permit has been issued under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management Accreditation and Other Provisions) Regulation Exhibiting the vehicle in displays, fetes or similar functions conducted for religious, charitable or educational purposes. Preparing for, proceeding to and returning from the above activities. Travel in order to have the vehicle repaired. Road testing within a 15 kilometre radius from place where the vehicle is garaged or being repaired. Local access - The maximum distance the vehicle may travel on a road from the garage address is a radius of 50km. The vehicle may also be transported to an event, and the maximum distance the vehicle may travel on a road from the event is a radius of 50km. The vehicle is not permitted to access freeways, motorways and highways. A driver must not unreasonably obstruct the path of another driver or pedestrian. The driver is required to keep to the left on a multi-lane road. A driver must not drive the vehicle unless the driver has a clear view of the road, and traffic, ahead, behind and to each side of the driver LO4 - Not to operate or be left standing on the paved part of any road. A vehicle operating under this condition has the potential to damage the pavement surface or is incapable of safe operation at travel speed on a road and is prohibited from operating or standing on a paved portion of the road. This condition does not apply to a vehicle operating under the condition "LO5 - Only to be used on a road within a defined (signed) work area or construction zone and to be transported by float (not driven) between sites. 9

11 LO5 - Only to be used on a road within a defined (signed) work area or construction zone and to be transported by float (not driven) between sites. A vehicle operating under this condition is only permitted to operate on a road, within a work site, which has been established and complies with the Queensland Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Part 3, Works on Roads. A vehicle operating under this condition is not permitted to operate on a road outside the work site and must be transported from site to site on a float or another means of transport. This condition does not apply to a vehicle with zone access operating under code GO5. A vehicle operating under this condition is not required to comply with the conditions of an excess dimension guideline or permit and/or an excess mass guideline or permit. A vehicle operating under this condition is not required to comply with the following conditions: o TD1 - Not to travel during darkness or poor visibility (if applicable); o LO4 - Not to operate or be left standing on the paved part of any road; or o "GO3"- Passenger/Observer requirement LO6(A) - Restricted to designated route. A vehicle operating under this condition is only permitted to operate on a designated route and at approved times. In all cases a vehicle operating under this condition must operate under requirements detailed in a current route specific approval issued by the authority responsible for the management of the road, for example, the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Local Government or the Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. In addition a vehicle operating under this condition must operate under requirements detailed in a permit issued by the Queensland Police Service. The requirement for authorisation from both the owner of the road and the Queensland Police Service ensures that authorities with local knowledge have assessed the required area of operation before permitting use of these vehicles. A permit may be required from the Department of Transport and Main Roads, only if the vehicle is built to carry passengers and the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994 applies. Authorisations must be produced when required by an authorised officer LO6(B) - Restricted to designated route. A vehicle operating under this condition is only permitted to operate on a designated route and at approved times. A vehicle operating under this condition must operate under requirements detailed in a current route specific permit, which must be obtained from Queensland Police Service. 10

12 This permit must be obtained prior to operating the vehicle and must be produced when required by an authorised officer LO7 - Restricted to loading and unloading tasks. A vehicle operating under this condition is only permitted to cross a footpath and operate up to 100 metres on a road for: o Loading and unloading onto a vehicle/combination; or o Loading and unloading a vehicle/combination. A vehicle operating under this condition is not required to comply with the condition TD1 - Not to travel during darkness or poor visibility (if applicable) LO8 - Not to be used on the formed portion of any road except when crossing between parcels of land under the management of a primary producer. All land accessed must be under the management of a primary producer. A vehicle may cross roads that run within the boundary of the property or between two parcels of the property that abut onto the one road. A vehicle may travel along the side of a road for up to 1 km, to move between the parcels of land under the management of a primary producer LO9 - Vehicle may travel along the road to move between parcels of land under the management of a primary producer. All land accessed must be under the management of a primary producer LO10 - Vehicle may travel laden on a road from a primary production area. A vehicle may travel laden with primary produce from the primary production area to the long distance transportation point, for example: o The mill owner's nominated delivery point o From cane paddock to cane railway siding o Mill or cane planter on another property Not to be used for carrying general freight or other agricultural materials Ownership Limitations - OL OL1 - Registration cannot be automatically transferred. The registration may only be transferred when a new permit has been issued, to the new registered operator, approving operation of the vehicle/combination under conditions issued by the appropriate authority OL2 - Conditions only apply to the current registered owner. A vehicle operating under this condition is operating on a specific authorised route requested by the registered operator. 11

13 Registration will not be transferred. A new operator must apply for new registration and supply a new authorisation from the appropriate body with the application for registration OL3 - The registered operator must be a member of an authorised motoring club and the vehicle must only be used in conjunction with an authorised club event, or for testing purposes within 15 km of home address Over Mass - OM OM1 - Not to be driven on any bridge or culvert OM2 - Only to be used in accordance with a current period mass permit or a current guideline. A vehicle operating under this condition must operate under requirements detailed in a current: o Guideline for the Operation of Excess Mass Special Purpose Vehicles to 40 tonnes and Vehicles Carrying Indivisible Articles to 59.5 tonnes Form 11; or o Excess Mass Permit issued by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. A copy of the period mass permit or authorisation/approval for the operation of the vehicle must be carried in the vehicle during operation on a road OM3 - Only to be used in accordance with route specific special assessment permits issued by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. A vehicle operating under this condition must operate under requirements detailed in a current single trip mass permit or special assessment mass permit issued to the vehicle operator by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. A copy of the single trip mass permit or special assessment mass permit issued for the operation of the vehicle must be carried on the vehicle during operation on a road Over Size - OS OS1 - Only to be used in accordance with a permit issued by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator or in a current notice/guideline. A vehicle operating under this condition must operate under one of the following approvals whichever applies: o Guideline for Excess Dimension Special Purpose Vehicles and Vehicles Carrying Indivisible Articles Form No.4, or o Guideline for Excess Dimension Agricultural Vehicles and Agricultural Combinations Vehicles and Drivers Form No. 14, or o A permit issued by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator 12

14 If operating under a permit, a copy must be carried on the vehicle during operation on a road OS2 - Only to be used in accordance with route specific permits. A vehicle operating under this condition must operate under requirements detailed in a current route specific permit or authorisation issued by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator; The registration of a vehicle operating under this condition is not permitted to be transferred. The new registered operator must apply for new registration Signs and Lights - SL SL1 - Special lamps lit during specified use only (for example, when the vehicle is a hazard). A vehicle operating under this condition must be fitted with a revolving light with the following specification: o Emit a rotating, flashing yellow coloured light; and o Flash between 120 and 200 times per minute; and o Have a power of at least: If LED technology is used 25 watts; or If another technology is used 55 watts. A warning light, when switched on must be clearly visible at a distance of 500 m in all directions, or be supplemented by one or more additional warning lights so that the emitting light from at least one of them is clearly visible at a distance of 500 m in any direction. A warning light must only be switched on when the vehicle or combination is travelling or is stationary in a position that is likely to cause danger to other road users SL2 - Special delineation of protrusions by way of lamps, signs, marking boards or reflectors required SL3 - Delineation of over width or over length extremities SL4 - Special lamps (as specified) for travel between sunset and sunrise SL5 - Slow vehicle sign. A vehicle operating under this condition must have attached a warning sign to the rear of the vehicle with the words SLOW VEHICLE on it. This condition does not apply to a vehicle operating under: o LO5 - Only to be used on a road within a defined (signed) work area or construction zone; or o LO7 - Restricted to loading and unloading tasks 13

15 SL6 - Left hand drive or dual control sign. A vehicle operating under this condition must display a left hand drive", or "dual control" sign, as applicable, on the rear of the vehicle. The words must be in letters at least 75 mm high, and in a colour contrasting with the background. This condition does not apply to a vehicle operating under: o LO5 - Only to be used on a road within a defined (signed) work area or construction zone; or o LO7 - Restricted to loading and unloading tasks Speed Limitations - S SP - Governed to maximum speed as specified. Maximum speed permitted for this vehicle is governed by the number appearing in the code: Code Maximum speed SP10 SP20 SP30 SP40 SP50 10 km/h 20 km/h 30 km/h 40 km/h 50 km/h ST - Maximum speed specified when towed. Maximum speed permitted for this vehicle when it is being towed is determined by the number appearing in the code: Code ST10 ST20 ST30 ST40 ST50 Maximum speed 10 km/h 20 km/h 30 km/h 40 km/h 50 km/h Time of Day - TD TD1 - Not to travel during darkness or poor visibility. A vehicle operating under this condition is not permitted to travel between sunset and sunrise. 14

16 A vehicle operating under this condition within a flood lit, defined (signed) work area is permitted to operate between sunset and sunrise. This condition does not apply to a vehicle operating under: o LO5 - Only to be used on a road within a defined (signed) work area or construction zone; or o LO7 - Restricted to loading and unloading tasks TD2 - Not to travel on any road when clearway conditions apply. A vehicle operating under this code is not permitted to access a clearway as described in section 176 of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management Road Rules) Regulation Access to Road Network 6.1 A vehicle/combination may be permitted three levels of registration. 6.2 An excess dimension vehicle/combination must also comply with restrictions contained in any guideline, permit, authority, which are relevant to the operation of the vehicle/combination. However vehicles that exceed internal dimensions only, except for rear overhang, are not required to operate under an excess dimension permit or guideline. They may operate under this guideline as if they are regulation dimension vehicles It is mandatory that quad bike riders and the drivers of utility off-road vehicles and any passengers carried, wear an approved motorcycle helmet when the vehicle is operating on a road or road related area. Ensuring compliance with this requirement is the responsibility of the registered operator and the driver/rider of the vehicle For the operation of quad bikes and utility off-road vehicles, approved motorcycle helmets must be securely fitted and fastened on the rider, driver and passenger s heads when the vehicle is moving, or is stationary but not parked The driver and passengers of a utility off-road vehicle operating under the LO3 condition of use code, are exempt from conditions and of this guideline. This exemption only applies if the utility off-road vehicle has factory fitted seat belts and roll over protection system Where a person s safety will be compromised, the General Manager (Transport Regulation Branch) may grant: o The driver and passengers of a utility off-road vehicle to substitute an approved motorcycle helmet for an alternative type of helmet. o An exemption from conditions and of this guideline. A written application fully detailing the extreme situation will need to be made to the General Manager (Transport Regulation Branch), Department of Transport and Main Roads, PO Box 673, Fortitude Valley, Qld Limited Access Registration A vehicle/combination operating under Limited Access Registration must only travel on a road or in an area, under conditions applicable to the vehicle in this guideline. 15

17 6.3.2 A vehicle/combination must comply with general restrictions appearing in For quad bikes and utility off-road vehicles operating under Limited Access Registration, the registered operators and the riders/drivers of these vehicles must abide by sections and of this guideline. For an exemption from this requirement, refer to sections and of this guideline. 6.4 Zone Access Registration A vehicle/combination operating under Zone Access Registration must only travel on a road for the maximum distance permitted for a zone, in accordance with the zone maps (refer to for a link to the zone maps), under conditions applicable to the vehicle in this guideline A vehicle/combination which is operating under Zone Access Registration is not permitted to operate in a *Built up Area unless an appropriate "Location Limitation" (LO) code is issued to the vehicle. To operate under a suitable Location Limitation (LO) code in a built up area the vehicle must be transported by float (not driven). *Built up area in relation to a length of road, means an area in which there are buildings on land next to the road, or there is street lighting, at intervals not over 100 m for a distance of at least 500m or, if the road is shorter than 500 m, for the whole road Maximum distance a vehicle/combination operating under Zone Access Registration should travel in a zone is listed below: ONE LOCATION MAXIMUM DISTANCE 1 Coastal 20 km 2 Western 40 km 3" Far Western 80 km The distances in section apply provided that: The vehicle/combination is travelling to or from a site where the vehicle is performing its primary duties; The journey does not exceed the maximum distance permitted for the zone operation. The maximum distance is measured as a radius distance to or from the site where the vehicle is performing its primary duties. The record of the journey is entered into a personal vehicle log or work diary prior to the commencement of a journey; and A site includes the garage address, temporary site depot of the vehicle or place of repair which may be in a built up area The distance for operation in Zone 1 and 2 specified in section does not apply to cane harvesting equipment provided that the maximum distance travelled in this zone does not exceed 45km. 16

18 6.4.6 A vehicle/combination must comply with general restrictions appearing in To identify the boundaries for Zone Access, please refer to the Zone Maps available online from a83e3f/heavyvehiclezonemapsqueensland.pdf Note: Reference is made throughout the Zone Maps to Heavy Vehicle Zones. This is because the maps are used for the purposes of both the Guideline for Conditionally Registered Vehicles, Form 17 and the Guideline for Excess Dimension Agricultural Vehicles and Agricultural Combinations, Form For quad bikes and utility off-road vehicles operating under Zone Access Registration, the registered operators and the riders/drivers of these vehicles must abide by sections and of this guideline. For an exemption from this requirement, refer to sections and of this guideline. 6.5 Unrestricted Access Registration A vehicle/combination operating under Unrestricted Access Registration may operate on all roads in Queensland provided the operation complies with any restrictions imposed due to the construction of the vehicle under this guideline A vehicle/combination must comply with general restrictions appearing in 9. 7 Exemption from Vehicle Standards 7.1 A light vehicle is exempt from a section of the VSS Regulation listed in Column 1, subject to any limitation listed in Column 4 of the following table. 7.2 A heavy vehicle is exempt from a section of the HVVS Regulation listed in Column 2, subject to any limitation listed in Column 4 of the following table. Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 VSS Regulation Schedule 1 Section Number HVVS Regulation Schedule 2 Section Number Component Requirement 16 4 Steering Skid steer vehicles - only exempt if issued and complying with condition code LO1, LO3, LO5, LO6(A), LO6(B) or LO Drivers view and controls Load carrying vehicles are exempt from this section. A vehicle is only exempt if issued and operating in compliance with general operation condition code GO Pneumatic tyres A vehicle fitted with solid rubber tyres or steel wheels is only exempt if issued and complying with condition code LO1, LO5, LO6(A), LO6(B), GO9 or LO7. 17

19 Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 VSS Regulation Schedule 1 Section Number 36 cont d 59 68(1),(2)&(5) 73 66(1),(6),(7)&(8) 74(1),(2)&(5) 76(1),(2)&(4) 77(1)&(2) 93(1),(2),(4)&(6) HVVS Regulation Schedule 2 Section Number 24 cont d 39 47(1),(2)&(5) 51 45(1),(4)&(5) 52(1),(2)&(5) 54(1),(2)&(4) 55(1)&(2) 70(1)&(4) Component Pneumatic tyres cont d Headlights Tail Lights Number Plate Lights Park Lights Front clearance lights Rear clearance lights Side marker lights Rear reflectors Requirement A vehicle is only exempt if the operation complies with the manufacturers rating for the tyre. A vehicle fitted with rubber or other polymer based tracks is only exempt if issued and complying with condition code OM2 or the calculated ground pressure is less than 60 kpa and the vehicle is articulated or is fitted with differential steering. A vehicle fitted with steel tracks is only exempt if issued and complying with location code LO5 or LO6 (A). A vehicle is only exempt if issued and complying with a location limitation codes LO1, LO3, LO5, LO6(A) and (B) and LO8 or (OS) and the vehicle is not operating between sunset and sunrise (in the hours of darkness). A vehicle operating under a condition code LO5 is permitted to operate between sunset and sunrise if operating in a flood lit work site. A vehicle is only exempt if issued and complying with a location limitation codes LO1, LO3, LO5, LO6(A) and (B) and LO8, or (OS) and the vehicle is not operating between sunset and sunrise (in the hours of darkness). A vehicle operating under a condition code LO5 is permitted to operate between sunset and sunrise if operating in a flood lit work site. 81(1),(2),(4)&(7) 59(1),(2)&(4) Brake lights A vehicle is only exempt if issued and complying with location limitation condition code LO1, LO5 or LO8 or vehicle speed does not exceed 20 km/hr 18

20 Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 VSS Regulation Schedule 1 Section Number HVVS Regulation Schedule 2 Section Number Component Direction indicator lights 60 66(2)-(5) 68(4) 70 74(3)&(4) 78 81(3)(5)(6) 87 93(3)&(5) 40 45(2)&(3) 47(4) 48 52(3)&(4) 54(3) 56 59(3),(5)&(6) 70(2)-(4) Location of lighting and reflectors Requirement A vehicle is only exempt if issued and complying with location limitation condition code LO1, LO5 or LO8. Vehicles less than 3.0 metres in length may be fitted with indicators to the rear only, provided the visibility requirements in section 88(5) can be met. A vehicle is only exempt from these requirements if the lights are fitted as close as is practicable to the positions required by these sections. 111(1) N/A Braking Load and passenger carrying vehicles less than 1.2 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass are exempt from this section if provided with an alternative means of stopping safely. 7.3 If the off road operation of a vehicle is likely to cause damage to any item or component required by this guideline the item may be retractable or removable for off road operation. For example, the rear lights on a harvester may be mounted on a removable lightboard. 8 Approval from Other Authorities The driver of a vehicle operating on a route approved by an authority, other than a guideline issued by the Department of Transport and Main Roads or National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, must carry a copy of the authority in the vehicle. 9 General Restrictions 9.1 A person must not drive an oversize vehicle or combination in a Central Business District between 7.00am and 9.00am and or between 4.00pm and 6.00pm on business days. 9.2 A vehicle with unrestricted access need not comply with a time of travel restriction stipulated in a guideline, notice or permit, provided the vehicle is travelling to or from un-programmed operations that involve immediate repairs to public utilities, natural disasters and other emergencies 19

21 For example, a backhoe attending to the repair of a burst water main or a grader used for cutting fire brakes, to control a bushfire. 9.3 A vehicle is not to carry a load unless the vehicle is issued with and operating in compliance with condition codes LO1, LO3, LO5, LO6, LO7 and GO8 9.4 Despite the requirement of another guideline, a vehicle that is only excess dimension due to the rear overhang exceeding regulation requirements may operate under these general conditions provided that the rear overhang does not exceed 4.0 metres and the extremities of the rear overhang or rear projection are marked with a red and yellow flag 450 mm long and 450 mm wide. 9.5 A vehicle operating under this condition must not travel if, due to circumstances such as fog, heavy rain, smoke, dust or insect plague: Visibility is less than 250 m in daytime; or The headlights of a vehicle approaching within 250 m could not be seen at night, if the vehicle is permitted to operate at night. If a vehicle operating under this condition is already travelling when visibility is reduced to the level described above, the driver must drive it to the nearest safe parking area and wait until visibility improves beyond that level before continuing to travel. 9.6 An excess mass vehicle/combination must also comply with restrictions contained in any guideline, permit or authority, which is relevant to the operation of the vehicle/combination. 9.7 Military Road Vehicle (Historic Category) Any weapons fitted to the vehicle must be disabled and non-operational. 10 Dictionary 10.1 Generally, the terms used in this guideline have the meanings given in the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 or the Transport Operations (Road Use Management Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation In this guideline: Approved motorcycle helmet, is defined as per section 270 (3) of the Transport Operations (Road Use Management Road Rules) Regulation This means a helmet; (a) that complies with (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) AS 1698 standards; or AS/NZS 1698 standards; or the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe standard 22.05; or another standard the chief executive considers is at least equal to a standard mentioned in paragraph (i) to (iii); and (b) bears a label, or similar mark, indicating compliance with a standard mentioned in paragraph (a). built-up area, in relation to a length of road, means an area in which either of the following is present for a distance of at least 500m or, if the length of road is shorter than 500m, for the whole road 20

22 (a) buildings, not over 100m apart, on land next to the road; (b) street lights not over 100m apart. Central business district means the network of roads that are located within the regulated parking zone of a prescribed city. Prescribed city is any of the following towns or cities: Brisbane, Bundaberg, Caboolture, Cairns, Caloundra, Gladstone, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan City, Mackay, Maryborough, Mount Isa, Rockhampton, Townsville and Toowoomba. Vehicle includes any item attached to the vehicle by a three-point linkage or other nonarticulating coupling device. 21

23 Appendix 1 Explanatory note Conditional Registration The Conditional Registration Scheme commenced on 1 May The scheme provides a mechanism to register non-standard vehicles that were previously either exempt from or not accepted for registration. Any vehicle that does not comply with standard regulations for registration but requires access to roads to fulfil operational tasks may be eligible for conditional registration. Vehicles included under this scheme are required to meet a set standard of construction and are registered within strict guidelines to ensure safe operation of the vehicle whilst on a road. Examples of vehicles which are eligible for conditional registration include: Forklifts Agricultural vehicles Construction and maintenance vehicles. The scheme also provides for the use of people mover vehicles like motorised golf buggies. However, if a motorised golf buggy is only being used on a golf course or on a golf course car park, or being used to directly cross a road that divides a golf course, there is no need for the vehicle to be conditionally registered. Under the Conditional Registration Scheme, non-standard vehicles are allocated condition codes that ensure vehicles can move safely when used on the road. These conditions place restrictions on the vehicles such as the area of operation, time of day, maximum speed limit and may require other safety features. Operation of vehicles registered under the Conditional Registration Scheme must comply with the Guideline for Conditionally Registered Vehicles in Queensland Form Number 17. Only vehicles with a genuine need to access the road network will be included in this scheme. The Conditional Registration Scheme offers non-standard vehicles the added benefit of access to Compulsory Third Party Insurance. Compulsory Third Party Insurance will cover you for personal injury insurance claims made against you by other road users such as drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists if a crash occurs on a road (subject to the scope of the Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994). Compulsory Third Party Insurance will not cover you for property damage. Make sure that you have appropriate insurance to cover you for the range of risks associated with your vehicle both on and off road. For more information on public liability and general insurance consult your insurance broker/advisor. All vehicles require registration to drive on the roads. The definition of a road under Queensland law is broader than most people realise. Under Queensland law a road includes areas open to or used by the public for driving or riding motor vehicles and road related areas such as footpaths, nature strips, shopping centre car parks and railway crossings. If a non-standard vehicle is to access the road, it must be registered and covered for Compulsory Third Party Insurance. It is illegal to drive an unregistered and uninsured vehicle of any type on Queensland roads. If you hire a non-standard vehicle and it is not registered, you will need to discuss this with the hire company if you intend using it on the road. To find out more about the Conditional Registration Scheme please visit the Department of Transport and Main Roads' website at If you need more information about Compulsory Third Party Insurance please visit 22

24 Appendix 2 Explanatory note Conditions of Operation Vehicles with conditional registration must comply with the conditions for use outlined in the Guideline for Conditionally Registered Vehicles in Queensland Form Number 17. Conditions for use are issued to non-standard vehicles to ensure the vehicles safe operation on a road. Conditionally registered vehicles may be registered with the following levels of access: (a) Limited access registration; (b) Zone access registration; (c) Unrestricted access registration. It is important to note that vehicles registered with Limited and Zone access registration are issued with multiple location limitation (LO) conditions codes but are able to operate under any or all of those condition codes. Each level of access caters for a variety of vehicle operations and work situations. The Department of Transport and Main Roads primary consideration in assigning conditions for use codes is road safety. For example, a Forklift all Terrain (Telescopic) with limited access registration has condition codes GO7, GO8, LO1, LO3, LO5, LO6(B), LO7, OS1, SL1 and TD1. If the vehicle is only used in a defined work site, then the relevant condition would be LO5. However this vehicle is also permitted to operate in designated areas under the LO3 condition. The additional codes deal with other safety related matters such as: over mass over size lighting and signalling time of day for operation Some of these additional codes may not apply in all locations. Dependent on whether the vehicle is registered with limited, zone or unrestricted access, different conditions will apply and different levels of compliance with vehicle standards are required as detailed in Form Number 17. The codes and level of access for individual vehicles can be located at the Department of Transport and Main Roads' website then choose from Agricultural vehicles, Construction vehicles or Recreational vehicles. 23

25 Appendix 3 Explanatory note Authorisations/Permits Before operating a conditionally registered vehicle some condition codes require the vehicle operator to obtain authorisations from the authority responsible for the management of the road and/or permits from other agencies such as the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator or Queensland Police Service. Vehicles operating under the 'LO3' condition are restricted to operating within designated areas prescribed under the guideline. Vehicles that operate solely in a designated area are required to have permission from the owner of the road but do not require a police permit. If this does not fit your situation, code L06 (A) may apply. A conditionally registered vehicle operating under LO6(A) is only permitted to operate on a restricted designated route at approved times on the provision that the vehicle operator has obtained permission and a route specific permit issued by the authority responsible for the management of the road, for example, the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Local Government or the Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing. In addition, a vehicle operating under this condition must operate under the requirements detailed in a permit issued by the Queensland Police Service. It is acknowledged that operators of certain types of vehicles such as forklifts may require access to other specific areas of the road network. Accordingly the L06 (B) condition provides for the operation of vehicles on restricted designated routes at approved times. A conditionally registered vehicle operating under this condition must obtain permission and operate under the requirements detailed in a route specific permit from the Queensland Police Service. The requirement for authorisation from both the owner of the road and the Queensland Police Service ensures that authorities with local knowledge have assessed the required area of operation before permitting use of these vehicles. This in turn ensures the safe operation of these vehicles in diverse areas throughout Queensland. Before purchasing a vehicle that requires conditional registration where the intended purpose of use will require permission, contact the authority responsible for the management of the road and the Queensland Police Service to ensure you are able to obtain the necessary permission and permits. 24

26 Appendix 4 Explanatory note Multi Use Vehicles Vehicles with conditional registration must comply with the conditions for use outlined in the Guideline for Conditionally Registered Vehicles in Queensland Form 17. Conditions for use are issued to non-standard vehicles to ensure the vehicles safe operation on a road. Conditionally registered vehicles may be registered with the following levels of access: (a) Limited access registration (b) Zone access registration (c) Unrestricted access registration. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) recognises that for many vehicles in the conditional registration catalogue (the catalogue), the core part of many vehicles may be the same with the only difference being the attachments that are fitted. For example, a Loader Wheel and a Forklift all terrain are very similar in construction and only differ due to the bucket or forks that are fitted to the vehicle. In some cases, these vehicles are multi-purpose and are designed to allow these attachments to be easily swapped. Previously, if the operator of a conditionally registered vehicle wanted to change the attachment on their vehicle and this changed the vehicle into another type of vehicle in the catalogue, they needed to visit a TMR Customer Service Centre to update their registration before the vehicle could be used in the new configuration. To reduce red tape, TMR has reviewed the use of multi-purpose vehicles that are conditionally registered and has introduced a change to how multi-purpose vehicles are handled. Under the revised system, provided that a vehicle is registered under the conditional registration scheme, an attachment fitted can be changed so that the vehicle changes to a different type of vehicle in the catalogue, provided that: The construction of the core vehicle (the vehicle without the variable attachment) is substantially the same. The new configuration of the vehicle must be of a type that is covered by the catalogue. The vehicle must operate according to the conditions for use that apply to the type of vehicle it is now configured as. The vehicle must only operate at the same level of access (limited, zone or unrestricted) that is shown on the registration. For example: A Loader Wheel is currently registered under the conditional registration scheme with Zone Access and the operator of the vehicle wishes to temporarily use the vehicle as an Forklift all terrain. The operator may change the bucket originally fitted to the vehicle with a pair of forks and use the vehicle as an all-terrain forklift if they operate the vehicle in accordance with the conditions of use that apply to a Forklift all terrain with Zone Access. 25